So this weekend we visited one of the 12 churches on the Onething Campus and it is amazing how God brings words of confirmation and direction through every part of our lives. The word was right on in regards to what I have been thinking and sharing.
The point was made that Jesus experienced everything that I as a man could ever possibly experience. I have believed that for many years. It is insignificant that He was the Son of God while He was man. Also my belief. So Jesus was speaking from experience (again my belief)when He said "stop being perpetually uneasy, anxious, and worried." This point is proved by the end of chapter 6 in the book of Matthew so I will not jump ahead to make the point now.
When I said on Friday that perhaps our focus is to much on us and our circumstances I didn't really know how true that was. Today on Monday I can say that with absolute confidence. There are places in my relationship with the Father that have holes. When I become anxious or worried or just uneasy the reality is that I have doubts about myself, and God. I..., for a moment have no clue as to who I am in Him. So instead of being a righteous man of God I become a worrier. For many years I used to carry around a Who I Am list. I would read it daily and sometimes hourly. It reminded me of who I am according to the Word of God. I am not a worrier. I am Gods' child. I was a worrier at one time in my life but not any more. I say often that out of a revelation of relationship with the Father there will be a correct response. Worry is not the response that comes from that revelation of relationship with the Father. It is from the revelation of relationship with a circumstance that has captured our attention. Two truths present themselves for our consideration, worry, verses Joint Heir with Christ.
Stop - to close by filling, shutting off, block up, cause to cease, prevent, halt the progress.
HALT THE PROGRESS!
Being - existence, living or existing or assumed to do so.
HALT THE PROGRESS OF EXISTING!!
Perpetual - lasting forever, for an indefinately long time, without interruption.
HALT THE PROGRESS OF EXISTING FOR AN INDEFINATELY LONG TIME!!!
Application - For the next 24 hours I would like you to say out loud as many times as possible "I am God's child born again of the incorruptable seed of God, His righteousness and the Apple of His eye. You don't have to scream it but don't mumble it under your breath either. I believe that by the end of the 24 hours you'll have a great God story. There is a misting available for anyone who can say that they did the above at least 24 times in the 24 hour period. For those who go one step further there is an additional gift awaiting you. You'll have to see if you can imagine what one step further would be. Hint - Redeem the time. One another. Giving thanks.
WOW...this one's definitely for me! I am a chronic worrier. Not only do I worry about everything, but I'm even worrying about the application for this 24 hours. I'm worried that it won't be heartfelt, or that my coworkers will hear me...yeah I know right? I'm just a worrier overall. I worry about worrying. Specifically the "Halt the process of existing for an indefinately long time" really hits hard. God has been telling me "I want you to thrive, not just to survive." And let me tell you it's hard to go from surviving to thriving. But one step at a time I suppose.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Nickle!! I love the thrive not just survive. So many people are just surviving and not experiencing the fullness of God. Thankfully you're on your way and I look forward to the stories that come from your journey. You have earned a very special gift which you can ask for the next time you come to Onething.
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